Best Folding Shelf

The best decorative and functional folding shelves for displaying memorabilia or storing items in small spaces.

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Folding shelves are perfect for turning a small space into a widely functional area. Not only are folding shelves practical, but they come in a variety of aesthetically pleasing styles. Whether you're looking for something with a vintage personality, or something that is modern and sleek, there is a folding shelf for you. When it comes to the best folding shelves around, here is a list of our favorites. 

Staff pick

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Rose Home Fashion 44-Inch Foldable Plant Shelf

Great for indoor or outdoor plants

This folding shelf is perfect for displaying small items such as indoor or outdoor plants and flowers. It can also be used in a large living room or bathroom to store blankets and towels. Featuring a rustic ladder design with an antique distressed finish, this folding shelf is visually pleasing. It measures in at 16 by 14 by 44 inches and is equipped with four sturdy tiers. 

One for the books

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Regency Flip Flop 67-inch High Folding Bookcase

Does not need tools to assemble

Measuring in at 67 by 30 inches, the Regency Flip Flop 67-inch high folding bookcase is a great addition to any home. Made from solid hardwood with an oak veneer finish, this folding shelf is visually pleasing. This folding shelf is easy to assemble and does not require any tools. Simply flip down each shelving unit and attach it via built-in pegs. When you're not using this shelf, simply fold it flat and store it away. 

Side shelf

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EZOWare 4-Tier Collapsible Narrow Storage Shelf

Perfect for bathrooms

If you're looking for a small folding shelf for your bathroom, the EZOWare 4-Tier Collapsible Narrow Storage Shelf is a wonderful option. Featuring four tiers and an accordion design, this folding shelf is practical and stylish. Store soaps, candles, and towels on it for an aesthetically pleasing bathroom display. The solid beechwood is finished with a clear water-resistant coating, that keeps this folding shelf dry even during the steamiest showers. This folding shelf measures in at 11 by 11 by 33.7 inches. 

Pantry storage

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Flipshelf Folding Metal Bookcase

This one is great for a pantry

The Flipshelf Folding Metal Bookcase makes a great addition to a pantry or laundry room. This heavy-duty steel shelving unit features a simple design and measures in at 26.75 by 12 by 43 inches. To assemble, simply fold it up. No tools are required. Each shelf can hold up to 75 pounds of weight, making this great for storing extra food items or laundry detergent.

Two for one

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Welland Arlington Floating Shelves Set of 2

Equipped with two units for the wall

The Welland Arlington floating shelves are great for use in a bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room. These folding shelves are comprised of a one-piece metal framing unit that holds a 5-inch medium density fibreboard each. These can be mounted on the wall to store items such as skincare products, toothbrushes, dish soap, sponges, and more. These folding shelves come prepared for installation with all of the necessary tools and instructions needed for mounting. 

The bottom line

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A folding shelf is a wonderfully innovative way to create storage in small spaces. The Rose Home Fashion 44-Inch Foldable Plant Shelf is perfect for holding plants and flowers inside of your home as well as outside. Place your herb garden along the four tiers of this aesthetically pleasing ladder shelf on your patio, or store blankets on it inside of your living room.

If you're looking for storage for your pantry, the Flipshelf Folding Metal Bookcase is an excellent choice. This folding shelf can hold up to 75 pounds on each of its tiers, making it great for storing large amounts of canned items or heavy bags of flour. Whatever your need may be, there is a practical and stylish folding shelf for you.

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